Attorneys for Jordan Neely’s family held a press conference just hours after Daniel Penny’s surrender.
blasted Manhattan prosecutors for charging ex-Marine Daniel Penny with manslaughter, arguing that his actions were intentional and called for a murder charge.
Penny, 24, was booked on a charge of second-degree manslaughter late Friday morning, 11 days after he placed Neely in a chokehold during a scuffle on an F train, resulting in his death. Rev. Al Sharpton, who was asked by Neely’s family to deliver the eulogy at the victim’s funeral next week, welcomed the news of Penny’s arrest.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Daniel Penny expected to surrender to face criminal charges in Jordan Neely chokeholdIt wasn’t immediately clear what charges Penny, 24, faces or when exactly he would turn himself in.
Read more »
Daniel Penny, man who choked subway rider Jordan Neely, to face criminal charges: SourcesJUST IN: Daniel Penny is expected to turn himself in to face criminal charges in connection with the chokehold death of Jordan Neely aboard an F train, sources say.
Read more »
Sources: Charges against Daniel Penny expected Friday in Jordan Neely's chokehold deathBreaking: Sources say charges are expected Friday against Daniel Penny in Jordan Neely's chokehold death.
Read more »
Daniel Penny, man who choked subway rider Jordan Neely, to face criminal chargesDaniel Penny is expected to turn himself in as soon as Friday to face criminal charges in connection with the chokehold death of Jordan Neely aboard an F train, according to the Manhattan district attorney's office. 'We can confirm that Daniel Penny will be arrested on a charge of Manslaughter in the Second Degree,' a spokesperson for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said. 'We cannot provide any additional information until he has been arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court, which we expect to take place tomorrow.'
Read more »
Daniel Penny to surrender and face second-degree manslaughter charge in Jordan Neely chokeholdIt wasn’t immediately clear what charges Penny, 24, faces or when exactly he would turn himself in.
Read more »
Daniel Penny to be charged with manslaughter Friday in Jordan Neely's chokehold deathBreaking: Daniel Penny will face second degree manslaughter charges and be arraigned Friday, the Manhattan DA's office says.
Read more »